Taste Detroit classics while uncovering downtown stories
3 hrs
Food tastings, guided walking tour
Walk through downtown Detroit and taste local favorites as your guide shares the stories behind the city's food traditions. Discover landmark backdrops and eateries on a guided culinary stroll.
Full refund with at least 72 hours' notice. No refund for cancellations within 72 hours or no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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Yes. A minimum of 3 participants is required for the tour to run.
Expect a walking-focused experience of about 2.5 miles at a fairly leisurely pace with lots of stops.
Wear comfortable clothing and comfy walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Bring rain gear like an umbrella on rainy days and layers on cold days. You can also bring a camera or smartphone for photos, plus sunglasses, sunscreen, or a hat in summer.
Detroit Food & City Tours, inside the Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St, Suite 250, Detroit, MI 48226
Detroit's architecture and food tours earn consistently glowing reviews, largely thanks to a roster of genuinely passionate guides. Melissa, Megan, Lorrie, Phil, and Davy are among those frequently called out by name, and reviewers describe them as knowledgeable, warm, and entertaining without being over-the-top. The Guardian Building tour in particular seems to be a crowd favorite, winning over even longtime Detroit residents who thought they already knew the building well. The walking and food tours round out a solid lineup, with one reviewer recommending the walking tour as the ideal first stop on any Detroit trip. Private and customized tours are also available and seem to deliver an especially personal experience. One reviewer noted that large group sizes can occasionally make it harder to catch every detail, particularly for those who move at a slower pace, so that's worth keeping in mind when choosing your format. Overall though, the guides clearly love what they do, and that enthusiasm tends to be contagious.
Cool store with magnets and post cards!
Kira
September 9, 2026
Cool store with magnets and post cards!
Kira
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